During the usual sermon period, Rev. Eklof will respond to live questions about topics he has or hasn’t previously discussed. Listen to the audio of this sermon.

Social Psychologist Erich Fromm believed it is possible for an entire society to become insane. Such insanity is indicated, as with individuals, when there is a general disassociation from reality … Continue reading The Insane Society: The Pathology of Normalcy and the Necrophilous Orientation in Today’s World

It is frequently assumed that a deep devotion to Enlightenment principles makes one a Humanist, and, therefore, isn’t “very spiritual.” It is also asserted that human dignity, reason, freedom, and … Continue reading The Spirituality of ‘76: Is it Enough to Base our Religion On?

The Apostle Paul has been called the true founder of Christianity. Yet the New Testament writings attributed to him hold many contradictions, sometimes suggesting he was a radical free spirit … Continue reading A Tale of Two Pauls: Who Was Christianity’s Most Important Apostle and What Did He Really Have to Say?

This candlelight service includes traditional Christmas hymns, readings from a variety of religions, and short homilies to help us celebrate the miracle of every birth and the birth of the … Continue reading Cosmic Advent

Just in time for the holiday, Rev. Eklof will deliver one of John H. Deitrich’s historic sermons from the same pulpit this great figure once occupied. Deitrich, our Spokane congregation’s … Continue reading A Christmas Meditation by John H. Dietrich

Roughly 2,000 years ago, the Roman authorities executed a young Jewish man named Jesus. Even this much we don’t know with certainty, yet there has been more said about him … Continue reading The Good News: Who Was Jesus and What Did He Really Have to Say?

We’ve all been taught that prejudice is wrong and that we should never judge a book by its cover. But there is one type of prejudice we should have, human … Continue reading Human Prejudice: Take One Look and You’ll See All You Need to Know

Rod Serling, one of America’s most highly awarded and famous television writers and producers was also a Unitarian. The same values that drew him to our liberal religion were displayed … Continue reading Rod Serling: Man from the Twilight Zone

Regardless of the election outcome, there is much work to do to help restore/establish sanity and civility in our nation and our world. Let us consider how best as religious … Continue reading A Pastoral Response to the U.S. Presidential Election